I read on other boards that people have organized a meet up for people on a particular message board. Has anyone ever done this or know how it works? Ive heard that sometimes the cruise lines will provide refreshments and organize for officers to be there.

I was interested in doing this for my Sept 30 Spirit cruise for all the people Ive chatted with online, going on that sailing.

Im working on setting something up for the group. Have been transfered all over NCL so far. Im calling back now to see what I can do... Im going to try to get it for a time we are at sea so this way everyone can make it.... Anxious to meet our new members, but they might not be on our sailing. I gave the website to some people interested in seeing the dailies for the spirit.

Yes, you can sometimes get the cruise line to do something, but they will choose what and when: usually they prefer a sea day and a morning hour with coffee and rolls. We always set something up the first evening shortly after sailing and the boat drill. You can get name tags or find other ways of identifying each other. It is always fun and a great way to start your cruise. We have had as many as 40 on one cruise and as few as 9 on our last. Unsually we have been able to round up about 15 or so. NMNita

Thanks so much... I was able to set it up but they couldnt tell me if they would be offering as far as refreshments or anything.... Should be fun.

Eric: Thanks for letting me know. It looks like we are up to 11. I told them 15 in case we get a few more. (which I am hoping for) If we get a lot more people I will let them know. Ill post all the info on yahoo in a few.